Overview
The myths, history, wives-tales, oddities, and wonders of a subject that comes up every day: the weather. Weather enthusiasts (or just the weather-curious) will discover surprising facts, myths, and oddities in this fascinating book of useful (and sometimes useless) information. With his expertise as a meteorologist and editor, Paul Yeager takes readers on a journey through the curious world of weather, revealing myths and misconceptions, sharing weird phenomena, and explaining how weather has affected history. Readers will discover a host of fascinating weather facts, including: ?Which city is actually the windiest ?How the temperature affects tire pressure ?Why humidity makes hair go limp or frizzy ?Why a coming storm causes sore joints ?Why watering a garden after it rains is a good idea
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780399535703
- ISBN-10: 0399535705
- Publisher: Penguin Adult Hc/Tr
- Publish Date: March 2010
- Dimensions: 8.38 x 5.42 x 0.6 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.42 pounds
- Page Count: 224
- Reading Level: Ages 18-UP
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